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Trip Page Reference We stuff a lot of information into our trip pages so you'll know as much about your trip as possible. While browsing this brochure, check this foldout for quick explanations of our terms and ratings. Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Ecuador — Amazon Jungle BASIC Highlights › Live like a local in the Amazon Rainforest › Learn Quichua traditions by interacting with your local hosts › Visit an animal rescue centre › Hone your blowgun skills › Experience a shamanic ceremony What's Included Four-day Amazon Jungle homestay. Visit to AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre. Walks to a viewpoint and a waterfall. Jungle cooking class. Medicinal plants jungle walk. Visit to Cando School. Artisan crafts session. Cultural night including a shamanic healing ceremony and jungle marriage ceremony. Transport between destinations and included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Rustic jungle lodge (4 nts), hotel (2 nts) TRANSPORT Local bus, motorized canoe, pickup truck, walking GROUP LEADER CEO throughout, local Quichua guides MEALS 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners. Allow USD40-60 for meals not included. ITINERARY The Amazon Rainforest is so full of life; embrace it for yourself during a week unlike any other. From Quito, you'll travel to your new home in the jungle and meet the Quichua family who will host you in their home for the next four nights. Discover waterfalls on jungle walks and travel to an animal rescue centre by canoe. You'll learn about medicinal plants and how to use a blowgun, experience a shaman ceremony, and visit a local school. Most importantly, you'll befriend a people few outsiders have the honour to even meet. DAY 1 QUITO Arrive at any time. DAY 2 AMAZON JUNGLE Travel by bus and truck into the Amazon Jungle. Spend the next four nights in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family in their small village. Walk to a viewpoint and have a natural mud facemask treatment. ( 1D ) DAY 3 AMAZON JUNGLE Guided walk to a waterfall then return home for a cooking class to make one of many jungle treats such as chocolate, wrapped grilled fi sh or a chicha cassava beer drink. Learn about medicinal plants on an afternoon jungle walk. ( 1B,1L,1D ) DAY 4 AMAZON JUNGLE Morning car and canoe ride to AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Center. Free time in the afternoon to relax in the jungle. ( 1B,1L,1D ) DAY 5 AMAZON JUNGLE Visit the Cando School in the morning and participate in a recess soccer match against the students before learning to make jungle artisan crafts in the afternoon. (Whitewater rafting is an option instead of the artisan crafts session.) Experience a shamanic healing ceremony and a jungle marriage ceremony during the fi nal evening in the jungle. ( 1B,1L,1D ) DAY 6 QUITO Enjoy a blowgun demonstration and partake in a contest to show what you've learned. Travel back to Quito. ( 1B ) DAY 7 QUITO Depart at any time. Guaranteed Departures IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING 2015 Trip Dates Apr 18 – Apr 24 May 02 – May 08 May 30 – Jun 05 Jun 20 – Jun 26 Jul 11 – Jul 17 Jul 26 – Aug 01 Aug 12 – Aug 18 Aug 22 – Aug 28 Sep 05 – Sep 11 Sep 26 – Oct 02 Oct 13 – Oct 19 Oct 26 – Nov 01 TOP SELLER 7 DAYS QUITO TO QUITO FROM $ 649 TRIP CODE: SEJL IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? See back foldout. TRAVEL STYLE: LOCAL LIVING TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 16, AVG 10 SERVICE LEVEL: BASIC PHYSICAL DEMAND: # E C U A D O R Quito Amazon Jungle Tena E C U A D O R WE'RE HERE 24/7 As a global adventure travel company, we realize that questions can come up anywhere and at any time. Our commitment to top-level service means that our CEOs are on standby 24/7. Jun 20 – Jun 26 Jul 11 – Jul 17 Jul 26 – Aug 01 Aug 12 – Aug 18 Aug 22 – Aug 28 Sep 05 – Sep 11 Sep 26 – Oct 02 Oct 13 – Oct 19 Oct 26 – Nov 01 As a global adventure travel company, we realize that questions can come up anywhere and at any time. Our commitment to top-level service means that our CEOs are 30 SOUTH AMERICA › ECUADOR Top Seller/New Trip/Staff Pick Need a quick recommendation or want to see what we've dreamed up for this year? Look for the Top Seller, New Trip and Staff Pick fl ags on trips throughout this brochure to see what's hot, what's new and what our staff love best. Highlights A quick at-a-glance summary of the things you'll experience on this trip. What's Included A handy rundown of the nuts-and- bolts of your trip, including the number of included meals, accommodations and modes of transport. Itinerary A day-by-day breakdown of what you'll be doing on your trip, including the sites you'll visit, the activities you'll experience and all included meals. But trust us, there's more where this came from. For full itineraries, visit our website or ask your travel agent. Guaranteed Departures Yeah, it's true. We guarantee all of our departures for every single trip. Once you've booked, paid and received confi rmation from a CEO, your trip is locked-in to run. The dates shown here indicate when the trip is scheduled to run. Some dates are subject to change, so consult with us or your travel agent for up-to-date availability. CEO (Chief Experience Offi cer) Whether on the phone, on your trip or even when sightseeing through this brochure, our knowledgeable CEOs are always ready to answer your questions. Look here for trips, recommendations and other tidbits to help you get more out of your adventure. Service Level Not sure what to expect from your on-trip accommodations? The Service Level fl ag will tell you. (See 'Is This Trip For Me?' for more details.) Duration/Departure Particularly handy when booking fl ights, this tells you how many days a trip runs and where it picks you up and drops you off. Pricing Simply put, this indicates the starting price of your adventure, excluding any options, add-ons or theme packs. Trip Code Type this code into our website or quote it to your travel agent to get the full details (along with up-to-date availability) of your desired trip. Map & Route Route maps include the start- and end-points of your trip, your transfer points and stops you'll make in between. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 10 12 11 Is this Trip for Me? This section contains vital information about your trip. Check here to see if you've found your match. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 9 10 11 Trip Type Group: Group trips average about 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16 (although aboard the Expedition, it could be over 100!) Independent: Independent trips are either entire trips you take privately or solo extensions added onto a group trip. Local staff are available on standby 24/7. Physical Demand Easy: ! You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it. Light: @ There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fi tness levels. Nothing too challenging. Average: # Trips may include activities like hiking, biking, rafting or kayaking. No sweat, right? Demanding: $ You might encounter a few high-altitude hikes or other more strenuous activities. Pro tip: Put down that pastry, buster. Challenging: % These trips include serious high-altitude treks, cycling or other heavy exercise. For superhumans only. (Remember to pack your cape.) Service Level Camping: › Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences › Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout › Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction Basic: › Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences › Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character › Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction › Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget Standard: › Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences › Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character › Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience › All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own Upgraded: › All the adventure you want, with a softer landing › Handpicked, character-rich accommodations with upgraded amenities and services › Upgraded and private transport, including fl ights to maximize time › More included meals, activities and transfers 12